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Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings — We all know and love the classic buffalo chicken wings we get from our favorite restaurant. The problem is, they’re so dang expensive! This blog post will teach you how to make your own copycat buffalo wild wings in your air fryer. Plus, it’s a great way to save some money!

Hands down, Buffalo Wild Wings makes some of the best wings–My kids and husband are huge fans. Today, I made my own version of Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings, and they were amazing!!

I have been really successful at air frying wings, whether fresh or frozen. My kids love wings, and they are so much cheaper, healthier, and easier to make them in the air fryer than go to the store to pick them up. Plus, my kids really tend to want a late-night snack, and I’m not about ready to go to the store to pick them up at 10 pm. So, both of my kids have learned to use my air fryer.

If you have not been at a BW3 or Buffalo Wild Wings, they have an amazing amount of sauces to choose from. Today, I choose one of my kid’s favorite and air fried them up. It makes a really great lunch.

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings

Ingredients:

  • Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Water
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Chicken Wings

Simple Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the Hot Sauce, oil, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  2. In another bowl, mix the water and cornstarch, mix well.
  3. Once your sauce is simmering, mix in the cornstarch slurry, this will help thicken your sauce. Continue to mix, and then remove from heat.
  4. Let the sauce cool while you air fry the wings.
  5. Start by patting the wings dry, and then place them into the air fryer basket.
  6. Set the temperature to 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, then flip and increase the temperature to 390 degrees F for another 12 minutes.
  7. Toss with the sauce.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Some Common Questions Asked About Making Air Fryer Chicken Wings–

How Do You Make Crispy Wings In the Air Fryer?

One of the most popular questions in my Air Fryer Group. The real secret it baking powder

When you add baking powder to the outside skin (dry the skin first with a paper towel), it will cause a chemical reaction with the chicken fat. As the chicken wings are air fried, they dry out and cause this chemical reaction. Amazingly Simple!

How Do You Make The Best Chicken Wings In An Air Fryer?

Start by using a lower temperautrre, in this recipe I used 360 degrees F, air fryer setting and then in the last 12 minutes I increased the temperaure to 390 degrees F. This will help your chicken crisp up.

You do nto need to preheat your air fryer.

You do not need to spray your air fryer basket with olive oil, because the fat in the chicken will come off during the air frying process causing

How Long To Air-Fry Chicken Wings?

Chicken wings take about 30 to 40 minutes, to be fully cooked.

How Do You Cook Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?

You cook them the same way as the recipe card states; you will probably need another 5 to 10 minutes.

How Do You Reheat Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer?

Start by preheating your air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, spray your basket with olive oil. Then heat them for about 6 to 10 minutes.

Some Helpful Products Used In Making Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings–

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Instant Vortex Air Fryer 4 in 1, Best Fries Ever, Roast, Bake, Reheat, 6 Qt, 1700W

DRAGONN Premium Set of 12-inch and 9-inch Stainless-Steel Locking Kitchen Tongs

Some Other Great Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes–

Air Fryer Gluten-Free Tortilla Chips

AIR FRYER GLUTEN-FREE TORTILLA CHIPS

Air Fryer Pepperoni and Sausage Flatbread Pizza

EASY AIR FRYER PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE FLATBREAD PIZZA

Air Fryer Olive Garden Copycat Toasted Ravioli

AIR FRYER OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT TOASTED RAVIOLI

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Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings

  • Author: ForkToSpoon.com
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 24
  • Total Time: 44
  • Yield: 24 Servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
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Hands down, Buffalo Wild Wings makes some of the best wings–My kids and husband are huge fans. Today, I made my own version of Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wings, and they were amazing!!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Water
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds of Chicken Wings

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the Hot Sauce, oil, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  2. In another bowl, mix the water and cornstarch, mix well.
  3. Once your sauce is simmering, mix in the cornstarch slurry, this will help thicken your sauce. Continue to mix, and then remove from heat.
  4. Let the sauce cool while you air fries the wings.
  5. Start by patting the wings dry, and then place them into the air fryer basket.
  6. Set the temperature to 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, then flip and increase the temperature to 390 degrees F for another 12 minutes.
  7. Toss with the sauce.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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